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Global Value Chain

COURSE DETAILS

COST:
$550 + HST
DURATION:
2-full day workshop + 30-day self-study + FITTskills assessment
DELIVERY METHOD:
In-Person
LOCATION:
Charlottetown, Prince of Wales Campus
AVAILABILITY:
March 4 & 5, 2026

CONTACT

For inquiries regarding this course, contact the Customized Training department by email or phone: 902-316-0055.

This course examines aspects of the primary activities, distribution and inventory management, and the supporting activities of document management and procurement, which are integral to international trade logistics. This course examines how organizations obtain resources and what they need to know to control and manage logistical systems in relation to international trade. Other aspects of primary and secondary activities of global value chains are covered in the courses, Products and Services for a Global Market, International Sales and Marketing and International Trade Finance. 

Earn a FITT Certificate in International Trade:

Successful completion of any three (3) FITTskills courses

Earn a FITT Diploma in International Trade:

Successful completion of all six (6) FITTskills courses

A FITT Diploma in International Trade sets you on the way to earning this prestigious CITP®|FIBP® designation. Requirements for CITP®|FIBP® designation:   

  • Earn the FITT Diploma by completing all six FITTskills courses
  • Complete three years of full-time work experience in international trade
  • Agree to abide by the CITP®|FIBP® standards of ethical conduct
  • Apply for the CITP® designation

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

1. Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for exporting and importing goods and services. 

2. Procure goods and services and outsource production in international markets in an effective, efficient and compliant manner. 

3. Determine requirements and make arrangements for efficient and effective transportation of goods in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 

4. Ensure preparation of goods for transportation in a manner that minimizes risk, maintains condition of the goods and complies with regulations. 

5. Implement inventory management strategies that address the use of international suppliers and the needs of international buyers and customers. 

6. Provide products and services to global buyers to meet the needs of clients' projects and comply with local legal requirements and cultural customs. 

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